Abstract

In the beginning of the interview, Haynes discusses his upbringing near Tacoma, Washington
and his decision to attend Oregon State University, and then provides an overview
of his college activities and his later professional career at OSU.

From there, Haynes provides an in-depth look at OSU campus life in the late 1960s
and early 1970s. He describes his academic progression as a Physical Education major,
and then recalls anti-war protests at OSU and the University of Oregon as well as
the military culture at Oregon State. He then notes the Black student walkout, feelings
about Vietnam within the OSU Greek system, and reactions to draft numbers among his
male colleagues. He likewise discusses the Kent State shootings, the OSU Centennial
Parade, visits to OSU by high-profile politicians, the mysterious Black Bag student,
and campus concert performances by A-list musical acts.

A major focus of the session is fraternity culture at Oregon State, and in sharing
his memories Haynes recalls various early 1970s hangouts around Corvallis, the culture
of alcohol among students, IFC Sing, and the changing financial cost of attending
school. He also touches upon sexual awareness and education during his undergraduate
years, the changing scope of the Greek system, the evolution of Phi Delta Theta fraternity,
and the importance of community service to fraternities and sororities.

Haynes likewise shares his thoughts on both the long history of faculty advising for
student organizations and increasing diversity at OSU. Near the end of the session,
he provides additional details about his work for the OSU Foundation and recalls a
few memorable interactions with donors. Included throughout the interview as well
are a series of stories about prominent Oregon Staters from the past, among them Slats
Gill, Wallace Kadderly, William Jasper Kerr, Ralph Miller, Ava Helen Pauling, and
Dar Reese.